Caryn Alicia Stevens

Caryn Alicia Stevens

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +4 more

400 Columbia Drive, Suite 111, West Palm Beach, FL

About Caryn

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Stephens & Stevens, PLLC

400 Columbia Drive, Suite 111, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409

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Caryn Alicia Stevens's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Christine | October 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best attorney in South Florida!

I’ve been working with Caryn for eight months on a very complicated divorce case and she continues to go above and beyond. She responds quickly, communicates frequently, takes time to explain the ins and outs of the legal system and helps easy my anxiety. My children’s safety is always her number one... priority and she fights daily for them. I appreciate Caryn and highly recommend her!

Posted by Valentina | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Not just my lawyer, family!

Caryn and her team were OUTSTANDING! They were extremely proficient and on top of my case all the way through. Getting a divorce I knew was going to be a process but these ladies really made it so much easier for me especially because this was such a difficult time for me and my family. I was led the... entire way with encouragement and guidance from them. She was always honest with me good or bad. Caryn is such a kindhearted person and I never felt like just one of her clients. We would greet with hugs hello and goodbye. I live in PSL but I heard she was one of the best and they were right! She was definitely worth having even though she is in WPB. I really got to see how she works in court and she was just that aggressive and on point lawyer EVERYONE needs! In the end I got what I deserved and can now breathe with relief and live my life in peace. I say thank you to Caryn and Emily but those words just are not enough for what they deserve! These ladies have become family to me and my family and I will thank them every time for all they did for us.

Posted by Jairo | April 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

10 stars would still be too little.

Caryn and her team were able to turn an extremely bad situation into a win. My ex falsely accused me of domestic violence to have me removed from my house and my children after I filed for divorce. At that time I hired Caryn who had to fight a restraining order, a divorce, and help my criminal defen...se attorney. This all happening in quickly in a period of weeks. Caryn devised a strategy and executed that plan above my greatest expectations. Her work in a deposition of my ex-wife lead to my criminal charges being dropped by the state which is very difficult in Broward county. Then she had my ex-wife voluntarily remove the restraining order as Caryn exposed all her falsehoods in a deposition and shined light what the real truth of this matter was. Caryn had my time sharing restored from 0% to 50% very quickly. In the final negotiations Caryn was able to secure the matters that were important to me, additionally she thought of some additional essential matters that I would need and secured them as well. She was able to draft all the documents with extreme accuracy and the level of detail that will allow me to navigate the continued parenting challenges with my ex-wife and protect me from future false clams as well as protect my time with my children. All this flawless execution was made possible by the support of Emily Golisch (Caryn’s Paralegal). Emily frankly has my deepest respect for the level of organization and care she took in helping me prepare all my divorce paper work. Her follow up and follow through is impeccable. In addition to Emily’s obvious high IQ and detailed focus; she has extremely high emotional intelligence as there were time in my divorce process when she knew exactly how and what to communicate in order keep me focused the goal which is getting my children back and protecting my time with them. I never wish the challenge and pain of divorce on anyone. However, if you have to go through this kind of hell then you might as well have two warrior angels on your side to fight with you and pick you up when you are down. Additionally the staff at Ward Damon synchronized as a team so well that even during the holidays they never lost stride in fighting my challenging divorce, removing a restraining order, and helping my criminal case be dismissed.

Posted by Elizabeth | May 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Empathetic, smart and professional

I worked with Caryn years ago. She was bright, professional, efficient and had a big heart. When I needed help with my daughter’s situation I knew she would be someone I could trust. Caryn cares about people. She is compassionate and she made the process of a something that gave me a lot of anxiety a...nd stress more tolerable. In fact, I came to her for a second opinion after waiting months for a prior attorney to help me resolve a custody issue. She gave me her opinion and just from the time we spent talking, I knew I needed her to help me. I’m 100% happy about my choice. Caryn is honest, down-to-earth, intelligent, budget friendly and a lifesaver. Lawyers have a bad reputation. Caryn will change your mind. She’s an exception to the rule.

Posted by Jared | April 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing, knowledgeable, and supportive through divorce

Upon searching for divorce counsel I hired Caryn because of her professionalism, understanding, and willingness to make the process as easy and painless as possible. Caryn, and her paralegal Emily, worked with me to factor in my needs, as well as the needs of my son, and processed all documentation ...with us in mind. She ensured that everything was to my satisfaction along the way and explained each step and procedure from retaining her services to the final judge’s signature. I have since used her service several times to make amendments and adjustments and she has handled each instance with the utmost respect and support. Divorce is never an easy proposition to endure but with Caryn’s knowledge, amazing professionalism, and general demeanor it turned a difficult transition in my life into something I knew would ultimately benefit myself and my son. Thank you again!!

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Caryn Alicia Stevens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gina Szapucki

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I first met Caryn when I was a law clerk, and I instantly felt she was someone I could trust, not only as a friend, but as a Mentor. Caryn was always present, and provided guidance as a Mentor when I began practicing Family law. Since then, I have worked with Caryn for the past three years, and have witnessed both in and out of the courtroom, her professionalism, and very compassionate, yet assertive approach to her clients and firm."

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Eddie Stephens

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Caryn is the first attorney in my 22 year career that I have made a partner in my family law practice. She has proven herself, time and time again, worthy of my trust."

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Diana Minnocci

Family lawyer

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Gina Szapucki

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star Leadership Award, Herizon

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Nominee, Best Divorce Lawyer, Palm Beach Post

2021

Alberto Romero, Jr. Making a Difference Award, The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Managing Partner, Stephens & Stevens, PLLC

2017 - 2022

Attorney/Partner, Ward, Damon, Posner, Pheterson & Bleau, Pl

2013 - 2017

Attorney, Rudolph & Associates LLP

2006 - 2013

Guidance Counselor, School Board of Broward County

Associations

2023 - Present

Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation

Board Member, Officer

2018 - Present

Leadership Palm Beach County

Alumni, Class of 2019

2018 - Present

Women of Tomorrow

Mentor

2023 - 2025

Leadership Palm Beach County

Co-Chair GROW Progam

2019 - 2023

Herizon (f/k/a Jewish Women's Foundation of the Greater Palm Beaches)

Board Member

2016 - 2024

Susan B. Greenberg Family Law American Inn of Court

President (2022-2023); Master Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bailey v. Bailey, et. al., 310 So. 3d 103 (Fla. 4th DCA 2021)

Affirmed in part, reversed in part

Lunsford v. Engle, et. al., 312 So.3d 904 (Fla. 4th DCA 2021)

Affirmed

Elias v. Elias, 168 So. 3d 301 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015)

Reversed & Remanded

Maio v. Clarke, 255 So. 3d 369 (Fla. 4th DCA 2018)

Affirmed in part

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Education

2008

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2004

Florida State University

Master of Science (M.S.)

2004

Florida State University

Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)

2002

Florida State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Speaking Engagements

2022

Continuing Education, Monthly

Monthly Case Law Update CLE

2021

Continuing Education, Monthly

Monthly Case Law Update CLE

Publications

2020

Languages

English

Activity

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